Abstract

EL HARRECH, Youness et al. Nutcracker syndrome managed by simple surveillance. Actas Urol Esp [online]. 2009, vol.33, n.1, pp.93-96. ISSN 0210-4806.

Nutcracker syndrome is caused by compression of the left renal vein between the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery where it passes in the fork formed at the bifurcation of these arteries. The phenomenon results in left renal venous hypertension. The syndrome is manifested by left flank and abdominal pain, with or without unilateral haematuria. The nutcracker syndrome has been treated in various ways. We report one case of the syndrome and discuss the place of surveillance in its management.

Keywords : Nutcracker syndrome; Hematuria; Renal vein; Mesenteric artery.

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